Many of you know we moved here without a job, big leap of faith and all that. We had a couple months of savings to take care of us while we tried to find a job, and we got one JUST as we were about to be all out of money. And now, as we're making another leap of faith, we've been blessed again. Dave found out today that he got the job we've been praying for.
I don't think I've ever doubted Heavenly Father's plan for our family, but it sure was nail-biting to be making another move without a job. And once again, He pulled through. I know that this isn't always the outcome for others who make similar leaps of faith, and sometimes I question why this continues to be a successful situation for us when it doesn't work for others. Don't get me wrong, I'm extremely grateful! Just curious. It makes me wonder which "lessons" I need to be learning from this experience.
But one thing that really struck me in this last General Conference was the talk Elder Scott gave about listening to the Spirit's promptings, acting upon them, then waiting, and asking "what else?" I felt so strongly that we should move to Utah, and we followed that prompting. I'm not saying I'm a wonderful person b/c I followed that prompting-I only wish I was better at always following the promptings of the Spirit. But now I feel like the next step is "What else?" What else should I be learning from this? What else do I need to know? I think I've already had a few "epiphanies" about changes I need to make in my life. And I'm excited for what those changes can mean for our family's growth.
I know Heavenly Father is watching over our family. I know He is aware of our needs. I know He provides us with certain experiences so we can grow and learn to become more like Him. I know He can change our hearts if we really want it. He can help us have the desire to be better and try harder if we just express the tiniest desire to Him. I know He loves us!
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Congrats on Dave's new new job! I like this posting and just may use it to apply to our home group tomorrow evening p.s. Please send me your new address as Tessa has a little thank you for you.
That is so exciting! What a blessing. We are so happy for you.
SO happy you guys will be close again, and SO glad Dave got the job!
Sometimes it re-confirms your choice...and its a peaceful feeling. (Plus the income helps=)) You guys are brave and strong...this is going to be great for you!Where are you and where is Dave working??
Yay for the job.
I agree about the "what else" concept. My mission president taught me that, and it really works. I've learned some important things that way that I might not have learned otherwise.
I really needed to read this! I am so happy and excited for your new adventure...probably because it's closer to me-hee! I need to try a lot harder to listen more and have my life be in such a way that He will speak to me often. I love you!
adrienne
I shared your thoughts and story last night at home group as it was right in line & totally applied to our lesson thanks for sharing.
Wow...that is a huge leap of faith. Good for you to follow the spirit and have faith that it will all work out. Very hard.
I love you too! Can't wait to hear how you get all settled.
Yeah! I am so happy for all of you! I hope you are moved in and we miss you guys a ton! Maybe the next step is a BABY!! Talk to you later! Kendra
That's great, what a huge blessing. So did you just randomly one day feel the strong impression to move and everything started from that? I feel out of the loop because I don't even know what is going on with Mandy's house. IS it something you saw on facebook, I don't have an account but sounds like I should. I'll investigate and let you know.
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